Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

INGREDIENTS:

For the Sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water for thickening)

1 clove garlic (minced)

1 teaspoon grated ginger

For the Lo Mein:

8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti as a substitute)

1 lb flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)

2 cups broccoli florets

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)

Optional garnish : Sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Cook the Noodles

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. If using spaghetti, cook until just tender.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.

Step 3: Stir-Fry the Beef

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4: Cook the Broccoli

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, or until tender-crisp. If needed, add a splash of water to help steam the broccoli …